Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health Per Diem

Humana • Bradenton, FL

255d • $58,400 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment. You will assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency. Your role will also involve designing/adapting equipment and working and/or living environment, fabricating devices to assist and improve function and independence, and providing therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist. Additionally, you will report information and observations to the Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records, and assist with preparation of progress reports. You will instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment, participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities, and design community reintegration activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
• Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities.
• Design/adapt equipment and working/living environment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor.
• Document observed information in patient records and prepare clinical notes.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs and adaptive equipment.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist clients.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities